Ileostomy

Ileostomy Teaching 2253

Instructed patient about the skin around your stoma should look like it did before surgery. The best way to protect their skin is by:
 using a bag or ...

Ileostomy Teaching 2252

Instructed patient To care for your skin:Wash your skin with warm water and dry it well before you attach the pouch.
Avoid skin care products that con...

Ileostomy Teaching 2251

Instructed patient Be sure to treat any skin redness or skin changes right away, when the problem is still small. Do not 
allow the sore area to becom...

Ileostomy Teaching 2250

Instructed patient when to call the doctor the stoma is swollen and is more than a 1/2 inch (1 cm) larger than normal.
 The stoma is pulling in, below...

Ileostomy Teaching 2123

SN explain that the dehydration is a major risk for patients with an ileostomy. The recommended daily fluid intake is 8 to 10 eight - ounce drinks. Th...